Serving 707 students in grades 6-12, Marathon School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Marathon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marathon School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marathon School?
The graduation rate of Marathon School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Marathon School?
707 students attend Marathon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Marathon School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marathon School?
Marathon School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
They have a lot of good teachers but a few of them are annoying but, some of the rules are but in particle the dress code.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - J
24/10/2012
Marathon High is my home. The rules are good because if it were not for them who knows how we would end up.Thank you Mr. Gracy, Ms McPherson and all the staff for making Marathon High the safest p[lace to be.:)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cindy
21/5/2012
the school is alright but some of the rules are just way to much. and i feel some of the students would agree. other then that its a good school just to many steps and its difficult for students who are unable to walk up the stairs, due to broken legs etc.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - olivi
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